Welfare Assistant
LIGHT OAKS INFANT SCHOOL
Lancaster Rd
SALFORD
M6 8LU
Tel: 0161 921 1685
Website: www.lightoaks.infants@salford.gov.uk
Head Teacher: Miss L Thelwell
Lunchtime Welfare Assistant
Grade: 1A Scp 2-3, £4319 - £4391 per annum
Working hours: 7.5 hrs per week
Working schedule: Monday - Friday 11.30 -13.00, Term-time only.
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Monday 22nd April 2024 at 9am
Interviews: Friday 26th April 2024
Required as soon as possible (once statutory checks are completed and cleared)
The governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed person to a lunchtime welfare assistant post at this happy and successful school.
You will be part of a team of lunchtime welfare assistants and teaching assistants responsible for the effective supervision, care and learning of our pupils over the lunchtime period. You will promote healthy eating, active life styles, positive play and learning activities.
The applicant will have experience of working with children in a paid or voluntary capacity, ideally in a school setting.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
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Welfare Assistant
Location: Light Oaks Infant School